Mutagenicity of cycasin aglycone (methylazoxymethanol), a naturally occurring carcinogen.
Methylazoxymethanol, a carcinogenic and hepatotoxic methylating agent prepared from cycad plants, has been found to be a good mutagen in Salmonella typhimurium.
D000477:Alkylating Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002273:Carcinogens / Q000494:pharmacology*; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D009153:Mutagens / Q000494:pharmacology*; D009154:Mutation; D010944:Plants; D012486:Salmonella typhimurium / Q000187:drug effects*; D012639:Seeds
D000477:Alkylating Agents; D002273:Carcinogens; D009153:Mutagens